The Ka-Bar Short Tanto Black (1255) knife, made in America, is a smaller version of the Ka-Bar 1245 knife, which is a modernized version of the legendary 1217 knife, created for the United States Navy during World War II. An aggressive, partially serrated blade in the shape of a Tanto, secured with a double-sided crossguard, embedded in a Kraton elastomer handle, finished with a massive steel head.
The Short Tanto Black (1255) knife from Ka-Bar has a partially serrated blade in the shape of Tanto Point with a flat cut, made of one piece of high-quality carbon steel with an admixture of chrome and vanadium 1095 Cro-Van, 4.3 millimeters thick. The blade has a small ricasso above the crossguard and a small false cutting edge on the spine at the top of the blade. In order to eliminate light reflections and protect the steel against external factors, the blade was covered with black powder paint.
The handle of the Short Tanto Black knife is made of Kraton G elastomer (thermoplastic rubber). This material is characterized by high resistance to heat, weather conditions and chemicals, while maintaining flexibility and adhesion. The use of this material significantly improved the grip and stability compared to the legendary original. Handle It has a prominent, double-sided steel guard that prevents your hand from slipping onto the blade, and a solid steel head that can be used as an improvised hammer.
The knife comes with an elegant black leather sheath, designed to carry the knife on a belt in a vertical position. The scabbard is decorated with the embossed Ka-Bar brand logo. It is equipped with a loop holding the handle, fastened with a steel latch.
Product features:
- Total length: 238 mm
- Handle length: 105 mm
- Blade length: 133 mm
- Blade thickness: 4.3 mm
- Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade: Combo - partially serrated
- Blade type: Tanto Point
- Cut: Flat
- Steel: 1095 Cro-Van
- Handle material: Kraton G, Steel
- Weight: 176 g
- Leather sheath
- Knife made in the USA
- Producer: Ka-Bar, USA
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